Originally Posted by Typhoonpilot
I generally like Barry's articles and I hear what he is saying. There has certainly been a decline in the pay and working conditons of major airline pilots over the years. That doesn't mean there aren't still good jobs out there because I think they still exist. It is all a question of what you want. Fedex and UPS are certainly good jobs, as is SWA.
When I got into flying I didn't really care what the top level pay was going to be. All I want is to live a middle class life and have a decent lifestyle. If you think you'll get rich by being an employee then you need to have a wake-up call.
I'm having a good time at my present job and make decent money. I'm home 25 nights. I get treated quite well at work and on the road.
The good jobs and positions are out there. They aren't easy to find, but if you persist then you'll get there one day.
TP
If I recall Typhoonpilot works and lives overseas. If that is so then 25 nights at home each month doesn't really count. I don't think that most people would accept a foreign country as home. Working overseas has been an option but I never could do it. A large part of life satisfaction is living where
you want.
SKyHigh